I got to play Bear's flugel in a gig tonight, and all I have to say is....WOW. I fell in love with it right then and there. It is perfect for that small bar, combo setting. I just loved the nice mellow tone. It responded to everything I did. Then we had an amazing flugel player play it, and he had the same thing to say. Watch out, I'm gonna buy one one of these days....as soon as I can put together the funds. JGW

I am a Zeus dealer, but I have not had the opportunity to play the Zeus G flugel yet. I have 2 G Bb's, ! Guarnerius C, and 2 Olympus's (one being the prototype). I have been very impressed with every horn that I have received from Zeus. I also took the horns to several local pros that I play with and they all had wonderful things to say about Zeus. So, I would be very suprised if the Z flugel was anything less then great.     Zack Greenhaw (Alabama Zeus Dealer)

My ZeuS flugel is a polished copper bell model and it plays very nicely. Compared to the Kanstul Signature, the sound is not quite as "dark", but the ZeuS is easier to play. One important thing for me is that it is not a big culture shock to jump from my cornet right to the flugel. Some flugels take some getting used to after playing other instruments, but when I pick up the ZeuS flugel I don't have any problems adjusting right away. The finish and workmanship are outstanding (as with all the ZeuS instruments!). The Guarnerius Flugel (top of the line) comes in a Protec double trumpet/flugel case as well.     Stephen (Australia)

Josh, I can't even get money for sellin' girlscout cookies so shut yer yaps! Anyways, I've been playing on the flugel for a few days and all I can say is wow, Zeus was the King of Gods in Greek Myth... I think trumpet Myth should have Zeus as king also!... Bear

Ok, The wait is over and I have received my ZeuS Guarnerius flugel.
I am playing a gig this weekend (wedding) which involves some flugel work so I'm looking forward to it. But we did have rehearsal today.. The other brass players (sextet) and especially the other trumpet player thought it was amazing. For me: I purchased the copperbell 900 model. The sound is mellow and warm. Just really rich and vibrant. "like cuttin butter with a hot knife" I beleive intonation has more to do with one's ears but I didn't have nearly as many faulty notes as on other models (Bach, Getzen). The action of slides and valves were superior. It is a small flugel so you can consider this the underdawg to the other "montser" big bore flugels. Even though in my book the Zeus just whipped the tar out of everyone else. I really don't know what to say about it. Just try one out. You'll be impressed, it'll leave you speechless. I would suggest gettin' a different mpc though. The Zeus rims and bites are really narrow/sharp. Personally, I like the fatter rims.

BTW, the other players loved the sound and the trumpet player is thinkin' about gettin' one. lol    Tim (TX)
Zeus Olympus w/Monette B4L & VS
Zues 900 Flugel w/Bach 3

I had the opportunity to play the ZeuS G flugel last night. Bear (my friend Tim) recieved his after a pretty good wait. Wow. Nice horn. I like, I like a lot. Here's my question. Anyway, if you get a chance to play one....do it....you'll be impressed. Maybe when I have more time I'll actually write up a real review. Take it easy!    ScreaminTrumpet (TX)

I've been playin' a ZeuS Guarnerius ARL flugelhonr for about a week now... I was previously playing (about 10 years) a Yamaha 2310s (student model)... quite a difference... I had no idea how hard I was working on the Y. When I bought the Y, I wanted a flugel exclusively for solo work, up until now it's been, well, adequate...

I personnally prefer the sound of trumpet with tenor sax (like salt and pepper to me), so that's what I do most... But the G, while playing sounds to my minds ear exactly what a flugel horn should sound like - phat, warm, lyrical - like butter, instead of margerine. it slots soooo much better than the Y... For example, I use Kenny Durham's trumpet solo on Recorda-Me (Joe Henderson "Page One") as a practice exercise. I play it over JA's play-along or BIAB,,, anyway.. Playing the passage on the 4th chorus where he goes up to the F and back down is very hard to play cleanly on the Y... in fact I don't, I play it on trumpet... but I was running through it last night on the Zues G flugel consistently (I think I played it twice through) and it sounded so warm and airy - sweeet ... Another example... the band I'm playin with plays Soulive's tune ALKIME, and I'm playin the lead on that and of course Soulive has an alto sax playin it, so the second phrase where it starts on the low G was problematic on the Yamaha.

It's like night and day playing it on the Zeus really, I'm not hyping this up... the horn plays like that all the way through my range.... I've adjusted to the vertical grip and the horn feel's lighter (to me) than it looks, but that may be my perception due to the brushed finish.. the bore change is no stress at all ... the mechanics are all done nicely, everything fits well, valves, springs, slides, tuning slide... you can tell it's hand-made, like holding art... the double-case is a nice touch... I already had one, but I really appreciate getting another one. I got gigs coming up the next two weekends so I'm looking forward to mic'ing it up with the band. I play jazz and R&B, horn section work and yes, I'll even play Go-Go if the band is tight (there's no flugel work in Go-Go), so my perspective may not be the same as some, but if you are not satisfied with your current flugel set-up, I highly recommend playing the Zues G Flugel, before layin down all that cash on a Ferrari, I mean Callichio... The G sounds, feels and looks very good!!! Best Regards to all you players Drez (DC)

Alex, I got my ZFH 900ARL flugelhorn today. First of all let me commend you on the excellent workmanship. It is a beautiful horn to look at, but it is an even better horn to play. This is the nicest playing flugelhorn that I have ever played and I have owned some good ones. Congratulations on a wonderful product and thank you for the great customer service.    Lionel Busch (Calgary AB, Canada)

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